Churches

The facade of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Samba Kovil) in Puducherry, showcasing its Portuguese-style architecture, white exterior with yellow trim, a statue of Mother Mary in a central niche, and a statue of Jesus Christ in front of the entrance under a cloudy sky.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral: A 300-Year-Old Legacy in Puducherry

Immaculate Conception Cathedral: A 300-Year-Old Legacy in Puducherry If you’re someone who admires heritage cities and timeless architecture, you simply cannot miss the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Pondicherry. Known locally as the Samba Kovil (a phonetic corruption of “Saint Paul’s Kovil”), this magnificent structure stands as one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in […]

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The exterior of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Puducherry, showcasing its distinct red and white Gothic Revival architecture, twin spires, a large rose window, and a rock grotto with a statue of Jesus to the left under a partly cloudy sky.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Guide to Puducherry’s Gothic Masterpiece

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Guide to Puducherry’s Gothic Masterpiece The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most stunning and spiritually uplifting churches in Puducherry. Constructed by French missionaries in 1908, this church stands proudly near MG Road and is one of only 23 Basilicas in India—a

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